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Johnson on brink as resignations from his Government continue
Johnson on brink as resignations from his Government continue
06 July 2022
The Prime Minister’s position remains perilous with junior ministers and aides following Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid in quitting.
Cameron Norrie’s father says watching quarter-final conclusion was ‘torture’
Cameron Norrie’s father says watching quarter-final conclusion was ‘torture’
06 July 2022
David Norrie, a microbiologist originally from Glasgow, said he struggled to watch the final points of his son’s match on Tuesday.
Possible runners and riders to replace Boris Johnson
Possible runners and riders to replace Boris Johnson
06 July 2022
Several of the PM’s allies – and those who have chided him from the backbenches – are among the frontrunners to become the next Tory leader.
Lloyds boss reports jump in customers tackling debt amid cost-of-living woes
Lloyds boss reports jump in customers tackling debt amid cost-of-living woes
06 July 2022
Charlie Nunn told BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme that Lloyds research shows three-quarters of its customers are worried about recent price hikes.
Taoiseach restates solidarity with Ukraine as he arrives in Kyiv
Taoiseach restates solidarity with Ukraine as he arrives in Kyiv
06 July 2022
Micheal Martin will witness the damage caused by Russian forces on his visit to the Ukrainian capital.
New Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi must battle rising prices and calls for tax cuts
New Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi must battle rising prices and calls for tax cuts
06 July 2022
There are mounting fears that increased living costs could tip the UK into a recession.
‘Game over’ for Boris Johnson as papers react to Cabinet resignations
‘Game over’ for Boris Johnson as papers react to Cabinet resignations
06 July 2022
Stanley Johnson, however, is ‘absolutely convinced’ that his son will carry on as leader of the Government.
Conservatives call for end of Boris Johnson’s premiership
Conservatives call for end of Boris Johnson’s premiership
06 July 2022
Cabinet ministers, MPs and former Tory politicians have issued a slew of criticisms against the Prime Minister.
Probe to tackle ‘slick’ Europe-wide people smuggling operation
Probe to tackle ‘slick’ Europe-wide people smuggling operation
06 July 2022
NCA officers work in a joint intelligence cell in France.
Dozens held in huge international operation to tackle Channel people-smuggling
Dozens held in huge international operation to tackle Channel people-smuggling
06 July 2022
Operation Punjum, led by the National Crime Agency in the UK, was carried out alongside Operation Thoren in Europe.
It is time for Boris Johnson to go, says Tory ex-Cabinet minister Lord Frost
It is time for Boris Johnson to go, says Tory ex-Cabinet minister Lord Frost
06 July 2022
Mr Johnson faces the biggest leadership crisis of his premiership following the resignations of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid.
Exhibition featuring 40-metre animations to open at National Gallery next year
Exhibition featuring 40-metre animations to open at National Gallery next year
06 July 2022
The animations are based on an idiosyncratic selection from famous paintings in the National Gallery and the Holburne Museum.
What the papers say – July 6
What the papers say – July 6
06 July 2022
Government turmoil dominates the front pages on Wednesday.
Curtis and AJ Pritchard surprise staff and patients to celebrate birthday of NHS
Curtis and AJ Pritchard surprise staff and patients to celebrate birthday of NHS
05 July 2022
The brothers visited the London Ambulance Service and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital as part of the nationwide fundraiser the NHS Big Tea.
Boris Johnson bids to save premiership after Cabinet resignations
Boris Johnson bids to save premiership after Cabinet resignations
05 July 2022
Rishi Sunak quit as chancellor on Tuesday, alongside Sajid Javid who resigned as health secretary.
No deals with SNP before or after election – Sir Keir Starmer
No deals with SNP before or after election – Sir Keir Starmer
05 July 2022
The Labour leader said there would be ‘no alliance’ with the SNP under any circumstances.
Junior members of the Government who have quit over Boris Johnson’s leadership
Junior members of the Government who have quit over Boris Johnson’s leadership
05 July 2022
A series of parliamentary private secretaries, and even the Solicitor General, also handed in their resignations on Tuesday night.
Irish premier due to arrive in Kyiv for series of engagements
Irish premier due to arrive in Kyiv for series of engagements
05 July 2022
The State visit comes two weeks after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Micheal Martin to visit Ukraine.
Nadine Dorries tells MP to ‘wake up’ after he fell for parody twitter account
Nadine Dorries tells MP to ‘wake up’ after he fell for parody twitter account
05 July 2022
Labour MP Wes Streeting appeared to believe a parody account pretending to be the Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Secretary.
Michelle Donelan takes up Education Secretary role
Michelle Donelan takes up Education Secretary role
05 July 2022
Michelle Donelan will take up the role following a move by Nadhim Zahawi to Number 11.
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